Learn how Cross County and David City high schools created student-run coffee businesses through hands-on learning. In the fall of 2024, Cross County’s special education and FCS departments launched Cougar Coffee, a collaborative effort to bring work-based learning to students. Meanwhile, David City’s culinary class developed a school-based coffee enterprise. This session will cover business planning, menu development, operations, and financial management while highlighting student roles, career activities, and key lessons learned. Gain practical strategies and inspiration to start or enhance your own school-based enterprise.
In the 2023-2024 school year the Youth Health Equity Project was created and implemented by NE Extension and NE FCCLA with funding from the NE Office of Health Disparities. The goal of the project was for youth to investigate local health issues such as mental health, food insecurity, traffic safety, and vaping. A curriculum is being developed with lessons on conducting community needs assessments, working in youth adult partnerships and sharing research findings. Activities encourage youth to practice advocacy and engage in public health skills through project-based learning. Join us to learn about this resource and how to participate in the curriculum pilot testing.
This session will cover current events and hot topics you can bring into your classroom that students want to talk about! Lesson demos will be provided!
